South Central Elementary School

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South Central Elementary School ranks 234 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

South Central Elementary School is a public elementary school in Union Mills, Indiana, serving 495 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the South Central Com School Corp district, which is ranked 117 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

South Central Elementary School stands out in several key areas compared to nearby schools. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.11%) than the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. Academically, South Central consistently performs above the state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Math on the ILEARN assessments, with 46.53% of students proficient or better in ELA and 60.07% in Math, compared to the district's 49.2% and 49.31%, respectively. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (10.5%) and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (39.39%) compared to the nearby Hailmann Elementary School, Riley Elementary School, and other surrounding schools.

These findings suggest that South Central Elementary School is providing a high-quality education to its students and effectively supporting their academic success and attendance. While the school's performance is strong overall, there is still room for improvement, particularly in the area of English Language Arts, where the school's proficiency rates are slightly below the district average. Continued focus on areas for improvement could further enhance the school's success and ensure all students receive a well-rounded education.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

9808 S 600 W
Union Mills, IN 46382

(219) 767-2269

District: South Central Com School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
234^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,369

Students who attend South Central Elementary School usually attend:

High:

South Central Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.6

Number of students: 495

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.1%

Hispanic:

5.1%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Central Elementary School ranks better than 76.8% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.31. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.1%), Hispanic (5.1%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Central Elementary School is 18.6. (See more...)

Compare South Central Elementary School employs 26.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Central Elementary School is $9,369.

Schooldigger Rankings:

South Central Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

South Central Com School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks South Central Com School Corp 127^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Central Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	78.01	44^th	326	86.5%
2005	77.69	150^th	959	84.4%
2006	78.63	146^th	961	84.8%
2007	75.49	187^th	985	81.0%
2008	72.99	220^th	996	77.9%
2009	59.61	456^th	1003	54.5%
2010	78.14	167^th	1009	83.4%
2011	74.06	228^th	1025	77.8%
2012	63.48	397^th	1015	60.9%
2013	65.90	381^st	1035	63.2%
2014	75.18	198^th	1036	80.9%
2015	71.74	266^th	1040	74.4%
2016	75.71	211^th	1046	79.8%
2017	75.00	232^nd	1033	77.5%
2018	72.02	276^th	1027	73.1%
2019	52.71	535^th	1031	48.1%
2021	63.19	371^st	1016	63.5%
2022	78.66	187^th	1020	81.7%
2023	85.62	122^nd	1016	88.0%
2024	75.31	234^th	1010	76.8%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for South Central Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	429	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	431
1989	434	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	436
1990	435	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	437
1991	430	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	431
1992	389	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	394
1993	393	1	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	399
1994	384	4	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	392
1995	403	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	2	409
1996	403	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	2	409
1997	423	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	4	430
1998	421	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	424
1999	440	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	443
2000	446	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	449
2001	440	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	443
2002	428	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	431
2003	428	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	431
2004	422	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	425
2005	419	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	424
2006	404	0	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	412
2007	402	0	2	4	4	n/a	n/a	5	417
2008	416	0	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	7	428
2009	436	0	1	6	2	n/a	n/a	6	451
2010	410	0	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	7	425
2011	420	0	1	11	5	0	3	0	440
2012	434	0	1	15	3	0	6	0	459
2013	421	0	1	20	3	0	9	0	454
2014	433	0	1	27	2	0	13	0	476
2015	420	1	1	31	2	0	14	0	469
2016	401	0	1	35	2	0	15	0	454
2017	432	3	0	36	2	0	14	0	487
2018	430	3	1	36	1	0	11	0	482
2019	423	2	1	39	1	0	8	0	474
2020	438	4	2	38	1	0	11	0	494
2021	395	3	2	37	1	0	11	0	449
2022	425	2	1	31	0	0	13	0	472
2023	451	3	1	25	0	0	15	0	495

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Central Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	431	22.0	19.5	8.8
1989	436	23.7	18.3	6.7
1990	437	21.8	20.0	8.5
1991	431	22.2	19.4	10.4
1992	394	18.3	21.5	8.1
1993	399	18.5	21.6	8.5
1994	392	19.3	20.3	9.4
1995	409	19.9	20.6	9.1
1996	409	19.9	20.6	9.1
1997	430	19.3	22.3	8.7
1998	424	19.0	22.3	7.8
1999	443	21.3	20.8	11.7
2000	449	22.8	19.7	10.7
2001	443	24.5	18.1	11.3
2002	431	22.0	19.6	10.9
2003	431	22.0	19.6	10.9
2004	425	22.3	19.1	12.9
2005	424	21.9	19.4	15.8
2006	412	22.2	18.6	14.3
2007	417	n/a	n/a	17.5
2008	428	23.7	18.1	17.8
2009	451	22.6	20.0	18.4
2010	425	22.8	18.5	23.4
2011	440	21.1	20.8	27
2012	459	25.5	18.0	32.2
2013	454	24.5	18.5	32.2
2014	476	24.5	19.4	31.5
2015	469	24.0	19.5	31.1
2016	454	24.0	18.9	30.4
2017	487	25.5	19.0	34.1
2018	482	26.0	18.5	34.9
2019	474	27.1	17.4	35
2020	494	27.5	17.9	31.8
2021	449	26.5	16.9	30.7
2022	472	28.0	16.8	36
2023	495	26.5	18.6	39.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Central Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	431	22.0	19.5	8.8
1989	436	23.7	18.3	6.7
1990	437	21.8	20.0	8.5
1991	431	22.2	19.4	10.4
1992	394	18.3	21.5	8.1
1993	399	18.5	21.6	8.5
1994	392	19.3	20.3	9.4
1995	409	19.9	20.6	9.1
1996	409	19.9	20.6	9.1
1997	430	19.3	22.3	8.7
1998	424	19.0	22.3	7.8
1999	443	21.3	20.8	11.7
2000	449	22.8	19.7	10.7
2001	443	24.5	18.1	11.3
2002	431	22.0	19.6	10.9
2003	431	22.0	19.6	10.9
2004	425	22.3	19.1	12.9
2005	424	21.9	19.4	15.8
2006	412	22.2	18.6	14.3
2007	417	n/a	n/a	17.5
2008	428	23.7	18.1	17.8
2009	451	22.6	20.0	18.4
2010	425	22.8	18.5	23.4
2011	440	21.1	20.8	27
2012	459	25.5	18.0	32.2
2013	454	24.5	18.5	32.2
2014	476	24.5	19.4	31.5
2015	469	24.0	19.5	31.1
2016	454	24.0	18.9	30.4
2017	487	25.5	19.0	34.1
2018	482	26.0	18.5	34.9
2019	474	27.1	17.4	35
2020	494	27.5	17.9	31.8
2021	449	26.5	16.9	30.7
2022	472	28.0	16.8	36
2023	495	26.5	18.6	39.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Central Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$241 (2.9%)	$7,959 (97.1%)	$8,200
2020	$224 (2.7%)	$8,102 (97.3%)	$8,326
2021	$320 (3.9%)	$7,977 (96.1%)	$8,297
2022	$661 (7.1%)	$8,708 (92.9%)	$9,369

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Central Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 535^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 122^nd of 1016 Elementary schools	39.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Central Elementary School)	58.2	55.9	2.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Central Com School Corp)	58.2	55.9	2.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (South Central Elementary School)	72.7	69.5	3.2%
3rd Grade Math (South Central Com School Corp)	72.7	69.5	3.2%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Central Elementary School)	34.4	63	28.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Central Com School Corp)	34.4	63	28.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (South Central Elementary School)	39.3	74	34.7%
4th Grade Math (South Central Com School Corp)	39.3	74	34.7%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (South Central Elementary School)	42.6	55.6	13%
4th Grade Science (South Central Com School Corp)	42.6	55.6	13%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Central Elementary School)	45	52.4	7.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Central Com School Corp)	45	52.4	7.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (South Central Elementary School)	50	65.1	15.1%
5th Grade Math (South Central Com School Corp)	50	65.1	15.1%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (South Central Elementary School)	42.5	57.1	14.6%
5th Grade Social Studies (South Central Com School Corp)	42.5	57.1	14.6%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Central Elementary School)	48.5	61.3	12.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Central Com School Corp)	48.5	61.3	12.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (South Central Elementary School)	33.8	51.3	17.5%
6th Grade Math (South Central Com School Corp)	33.8	51.3	17.5%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (South Central Elementary School)	57.4	43.8	13.7%
6th Grade Science (South Central Com School Corp)	57.4	43.8	13.7%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	474	495	4.4%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	39	25	35.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	423	451	6.6%
Two or More Races	8	15	87.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35%	39.4%	4.4%

Schools Near South Central Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	9808 S 600 W	Union Mills	46382	LaPorte County	South Central Com School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 767-2269	495	27	18.6	39.4%	451 (91.1%)	3 (0.6%)	25 (5.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.0%)	75.3	234^th of 1010 public elementary schools	76.8%		85.6	122^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	88.0%	112	38.8	57.1	47.4	44.8	46.5	60.0	73.0	57.7	50.8	60.1	47.4	$9,369	$661	$8,708
Tri-Township Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	309 School Dr	Wanatah	46390	LaPorte County	Tri-Township Cons School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 733-2815	183	15	12.2	47.0%	175 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	46.1	571^st of 1010 public elementary schools	43.5%		47.8	561^st of 1016 public elementary schools	44.8%	10	18.5	59.1	30.0		34.8	37.0	68.2	25.0		43.5	35.0	$11,866	$724	$11,142
Kingsford Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	460 Evanston Rd	Kingsford Heights	46346	LaPorte County	LaPorte Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 393-3116	141	13	10.8	75.9%	118 (83.7%)	1 (0.7%)	14 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	7 (5.0%)	80.9	174^th of 1010 public elementary schools	82.8%		63.9	366^th of 1016 public elementary schools	64.0%	192	64.3	57.1			61.2	71.4	47.6			61.2		$11,317	$932	$10,385
Westville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	207 E Valparaiso St	Westville	46391	LaPorte County	MSD of New Durham Township	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 785-2532	517	30	17.2	42.9%	446 (86.3%)	2 (0.4%)	42 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.2%)	47.3	555^th of 1010 public elementary schools	45.0%		60.1	413^th of 1016 public elementary schools	59.4%	142	32.1	43.4	33.9	37.7	36.8	41.7	48.7	36.9	33.8	40.4	26.2	$10,079	$1,195	$8,883
Kingsbury Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	0802 W 400 S	La Porte	46350	LaPorte County	LaPorte Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 362-1823	299	16	18.6	44.8%	255 (85.3%)	12 (4.0%)	19 (6.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.7%)	57.9	438^th of 1010 public elementary schools	56.6%		63.2	375^th of 1016 public elementary schools	63.1%	63	40.0	40.7			40.4	48.6	54.2			52.1		$8,883	$285	$8,598
Washington Township Elementary School	Public	K-5	383 E Sr 2	Valparaiso	46383	Porter County	East Porter County School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 464-3598	403	22	18.3	28.3%	335 (83.1%)	4 (1.0%)	49 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.5%)	56.2	456^th of 1010 public elementary schools	54.9%		70.3	297^th of 1016 public elementary schools	70.8%	159	38.6	42.1	36.1		38.7	51.8	50.9	48.6		50.5	33.3	$7,952	$549	$7,403
Handley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	408 10th St	La Porte	46350	LaPorte County	LaPorte Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 362-2561	391	24	16.1	75.4%	261 (66.8%)	16 (4.1%)	79 (20.2%)	4 (1.0%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (6.9%)	58.1	436^th of 1010 public elementary schools	56.8%		44.4	592^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	41.7%	156	34.7	42.5			38.5	48.0	63.0			55.4		$8,722	$766	$7,956
Jackson Elementary School	Public	K-4	811 N 400 E	Valparaiso	46383	Porter County	Duneland School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(219) 983-3680	315	21	14.9	16.8%	265 (84.1%)	2 (0.6%)	42 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	90.1	70^th of 1010 public elementary schools	93.1%		95.5	22^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	97.8%	48	58.7	64.6			62.0	77.8	69.6			73.2		$12,475	$863	$11,612
Riley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	516 Weller Ave	La Porte	46350	LaPorte County	LaPorte Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 362-3235	296	18	16.4	77.0%	218 (73.6%)	11 (3.7%)	41 (13.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.4%)	67.6	319^th of 1010 public elementary schools	68.4%		53.6	496^th of 1016 public elementary schools	51.2%	177	40.8	56.0			48.5	57.1	52.0			54.6		$8,860	$794	$8,066
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	402 Harrison St	La Porte	46350	LaPorte County	LaPorte Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 362-3755	272	23	11.8	69.9%	173 (63.6%)	13 (4.8%)	68 (25.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.5%)	60.5	408^th of 1010 public elementary schools	59.6%		59.3	428^th of 1016 public elementary schools	57.9%	20	50.0	32.5			40.8	61.1	50.0			55.3		$8,134	$554	$7,580

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What is the racial makeup of South Central Elementary School?

Students at South Central Elementary School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend South Central Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 495 students attended South Central Elementary School.

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South Central Elementary School ranks 234^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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